GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

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premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
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firebranda piece of burning wood
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
betrayto lead astray
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable